DINAMIKA PERMASALAHAN PSIKOSOSIAL REMAJA DI ERA DIGITAL DAN EFEKTIVITAS INTERVENSI KONSELING: SEBUAH TINJAUAN KOMPREHENSIF

Abstract

Adolescence and early adulthood are crucial transition periods susceptible to various psychological dynamics and social challenges. This study aims to analyze the complexity of problems faced by today's younger generation, ranging from identity crises, antisocial behavior, bullying, to digital phenomena such as ghosting and love scamming, and to evaluate the effectiveness of various counseling approaches in addressing them. The method used is a systematic literature review of ten selected relevant journal articles. The analysis shows that identity crises and antisocial behavior are often triggered by internal factors and environmental pressures. In the digital era, problems extend into the cyber realm, where social media usage affects self-concept and self-confidence, and gives rise to vulnerabilities to cybercrimes such as love scamming. Study findings confirm that structured psychological interventions, particularly Reality Counseling with WDEP (Want, Doing, Evaluation, Planning) techniques and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), are proven effective in reducing feelings of inferiority, managing emotional regulation for ghosting victims, recovering love scamming victims, and addressing psychological impacts due to bullying. A holistic approach involving spiritual guidance and collaboration between counselors, schools, and families is highly recommended to build adolescent resilience.